Defense Ministry Denies South Korea Drone Incursion Claim 2026 Amid Rising Tensions
South Korea's Defense Ministry denied North Korea's drone incursion claims on Jan 10, 2026. Read about the rising military tensions and Pyongyang's recent missile launch.
The border is quiet, but the rhetoric is anything but peaceful. South Korea's Defense Minister flatly denied North Korea's claims that Seoul sent drones into its territory this week, as Pyongyang warns of a "high price" in a escalating war of words.
Pyongyang's Drone Accusations and Ballistic Provocation
According to Yonhap News, North Korea accused the South of drone incursions occurring earlier this week. By January 10, 2026, the situation worsened as the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed that Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea. The North's official channels warned that Seoul should be ready to "pay a high price," signaling a potential shift toward more aggressive military countermeasures.
Seoul's Categorical Denial and Diplomatic Maneuvers
South Korea's defense chief didn't mince words, stating the military has no involvement in the alleged drone activity. While the domestic political scene remains turbulent—with the trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol reaching its final stages—the main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is preparing for high-stakes summit talks. Lee's upcoming visit to Nara, Japan, to meet Prime Minister Takaichi and potential talks with China's Xi Jinping highlight an attempt to stabilize regional relations amidst North Korean aggression.
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